Downtown Newcastle

11/02/2026

🎄Calling All Christmas Elves!
We're getting ready to bring some Christmas magic to Downtown Newcastle and Queen Elizabeth Park, and we'd love your help!

We're putting together a Christmas Decorating Committee and looking for volunteers who want to get involved, share ideas, and help make it happen!

Interested? Send us a private message or email [email protected].
Come help us deck the downtown! 🎀

10/24/2026

🎃 What an incredible day in Downtown Newcastle! 👻

The 8th annual Trunk or Treat was another fantastic success, with well over 1,500 children and their families joining us downtown for an afternoon of Halloween fun, creativity, and community spirit!

A huge thank you to The Point Church, the organizers, volunteers, participating businesses, and everyone who helped bring this wonderful event to life for the eighth year. Your hard work, generosity, and enthusiasm continue to make Trunk or Treat such a special tradition in our community. 🧡

A special shoutout to Tracy and the team at Vogue Optical Wendy of Ellen Street Florals & Goods, and Tessa with Downtown Newcastle for decorating and participating on behalf of the Downtown Newcastle Business Association with their spooky skeleton fence! 💀🎃

And of course, thank you to all the families who came out to enjoy the beautiful weather, amazing costumes, creative trunks, and plenty of treats!

Until next year, Happy Halloween from Downtown Newcastle! 🎃👻

10/23/2026

An INCREDIBLE addition to the Downtown Newcastle Business District - located in the (new) Breakwater Consulting building! Welcome!

Tour USTATION's new coworking space at the Breakwater Center, 107 Pleasant Street, Miramichi, any Thursday, then stay and work the day free. Save your spot.

10/20/2026

🚧 PUBLIC NOTICE | DOWNTOWN NEWCASTLE STREET CLOSURE 🎃

A friendly heads-up to our downtown businesses, residents, and visitors! In preparation for this Saturday’s Trunk or Treat event, the square in Downtown Newcastle will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.🎃

Event Details:
Queen Elizabeth Park, Downtown Newcastle
Saturday, October 24
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

We encourage businesses to plan accordingly and ask everyone to be mindful of the temporary closure when visiting downtown.

Thank you to our downtown business community and residents for your cooperation as we help create a fun and safe afternoon for local families!

We look forward to seeing everyone downtown! 🍬🎃
City of Miramichi - City Hall

10/18/2026

🎃 Help Make Trunk or Treat a Sweet Success! 🍬
Trunk or Treat is just around the corner in Downtown Newcastle, and The Point Church is busy preparing for a fun-filled community celebration!

Thanks to the generosity of local supporters, donations are already helping fill the treat bags, but there's still time to contribute!

🍫 Candy, chocolate bars, and gummies are especially welcome as organizers work toward their treat goals.

If you or your business would like to help make this event extra special for local children and families, donations can be arranged by contacting The Point Church directly.

A big thank you to everyone who has contributed so far and to The Point Church for helping bring this wonderful community event to life!

🧡 Have a Happy Halloween Season 🎃

10/16/2026

DATA CENTER - Community Open House in Downtown Newcastle!

FTL (Faster Than Light) is hosting a community open house today, to share information about its proposed data centre campus in Miramichi.

Residents are invited to meet the FTL team, including the CEO himself, to ask questions, and share their thoughts.

WHERE & WHEN:
Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Boulevard

Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Evening Session: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

An opportunity for community members to learn more about the proposal and participate in the conversation.

09/30/2026

Happening today in Queen Elizabeth park in Downtown Newcastle

Every Child Matters. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to come together in reflection, respect, and support for survivors, families, and communities.

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 30th from 11am-1pm at Queen Elizabeth Park in Town Square Miramichi.

The day will include speakers, drumming, a flag raising, and a community march. Please wear orange to show your support.

Chaque enfant compte. La Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation est un moment pour se rassembler dans la réflexion, le respect et le soutien des survivants, des familles et des communautés.

Nous vous invitons à nous rejoindre le mercredi 30 septembre de 11 h à 1 h au parc Queen Elizabeth, place du Marché, à Miramichi.

Au programme : des discours, du tambourinage, une cérémonie de levée de drapeau et une marche communautaire. Nous vous invitons à porter du orange pour montrer votre soutien.

09/24/2026

Our 2026 Annual General Meeting is coming up!Members of the Downtown Newcastle Business District are invited to join us as we review the past year, look ahead, and complete the 2026 levy confirmation
📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Newcastle Library Meeting Room

Interested in joining our Board of Directors?
We’re looking for local business owners, operators and community-minded people who want to roll up their sleeves and help build a stronger, more vibrant Downtown Newcastle.

If you care about the future of our downtown and want to be part of making things happen, we’d love to hear from you.

Please RSVP, or submit your interest in joining the Board, by September 28 at [email protected].

All members are welcome. We hope to see you there!

09/23/2026

Grand opening this Friday - we welcome new flavours into Downtown Newcastle✨️

07/25/2026

DAY 2 IS HERE!
Today is the day Rockin' River Fest comes alive from sunrise to well after dark.

Downtown Newcastle is filled with classic cars, local vendors, live entertainment, family activities, great food, and tonight's Rockin' River Country Concert featuring Brett Kissel.

Saturday Schedule:

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOW N' SHINW - Around Queen Elizabeth Park

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Market in the Park – Queen Elizabeth Park

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Folk in the Park – Queen Elizabeth Park

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Car Show Registration – Festival HQ Tent (Main Stage Area)

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Art Gallery at the Kin – Beaverbrook Kin Centre

11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Food Court Open – Newcastle Riverfront

10:00 AM - 5 PM
GellyBall Battle – Beaverbrook Kin Centre Back Lawn

Rockin' River Country Concert:
Doors Open – 6:00 PM
Amber Walls & Amelia Underhill – 7:00 PM
Brett Kissel – 9:00 PM
Signal Hill After Party

Concert tickets will be available at the gate for $100

OR BUY THEM ONLINE:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brett-kissel-signal-hill-live-with-amelia-underhill-amber-walls-tickets-1976525642403?aff=oddtdtcreator

Whether you're joining us for the show n shine, spending the day exploring the festival, or heading to tonight's concert, we can't wait to welcome you to Downtown Newcastle.

Let's make Day 2 the biggest day of Rockin' River Fest yet.